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The Knowledge Totem pole carved by Coast Salish artist Cicero August and his sons Darrell and Doug August of the Cowichan Tribes stands on the front lawn of the B.C. Legislature in Victoria, in May 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

The B.C. Supreme Court’s recognition of Cowichan title is an invitation to enact transformative change

We tend to view private property as a sacrosanct, never-changing principle. But property rights are legal constructs — never absolute and always evolving.
A photo of Robertson Trading in northern Saskatchewan in 2023. The store served as a hub for local communities, showcasing a variety of Indigenous crafts and artworks. It burned down in a wildfire in June 2025. (Martin Weinhold)

Climate change is profoundly affecting livelihoods across Canada

Researchers highlight the experiences of workers across Canada whose livelihoods and communities have been impacted by climate change.
Giant Mine, just north of Yellowknife, N.W.T., in September 2011. The gold mine officially opened in 1948 and was operational for over 50 years before it was closed in 2004. (John Sandlos)

Yellowknife’s Giant Mine: Canada downplayed arsenic exposure as an Indigenous community was poisoned

Colonialism, corporate greed and lax regulation led to widespread pollution, particularly affecting Yellowknives Dene communities.
A teepee is seen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in August 2021. Canada’s economic future will remain uncertain if short-term solutions keep being prioritized while ignoring the growth potential of the Indigenous economy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

As Canada’s economy faces serious challenges, the Indigenous economy offers solutions

Economic reconciliation requires support for Indigenous training, providing access to capital for Indigenous organizations and reforming institutions.
A group of people gaze up at the Moon in Germany. AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

‘Democratizing space’ is more than just adding new players – it comes with questions around sustainability and sovereignty

As more countries look to space, experts argue that it’s worth asking why we want to go at all, and who should lead the charge.
Hay Local Aboriginal Land Council staff and members with researchers and actuaries from Finity Consulting. UNSW Indigenous Land and Justice Research Group

Here’s how First Nations landholders can share the benefits of the NSW energy transition

A new report identifies opportunities for the 121 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW to partner with renewable developers and build projects on their own land.
Urban Indigenous gathering for community well-being, showing the importance of interconnectedness in Indigenous Communities in Hamilton, Ont. in August 2021. This way of being must be reflected in nuclear projects to better work alongside Indigenous Peoples. (Michelle Webb)

Indigenous engagement is essential for small modular nuclear reactor projects

When it comes to the energy transition, focus tends to be on solar, wind or hydroelectricity. But small modular nuclear reactors are showing promise globally.
A statue of Christopher Columbus, toppled by protesters, is loaded onto a truck on the grounds of the state capitol on June 10, 2020, in St Paul, Minn. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America

President Trump’s politics of resentment recall the US colonial era, when grievances fueled rage and violence.
Solar panel array is seen outside the administration building at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, in North Vancouver, B.C., in June 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

A coalition of First Nations and organizations is advocating for changes to electricity regulations and laws in B.C. to give Indigenous communities more control over developing renewable electricity projects.
Hats for Humanity founder Susan Russell and Stolen Generations survivor Marlene Lord at the Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering in Sydney, May 25 2025. Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP

30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past – then the Howard government blew it

The landmark Bringing them Home inquiry was a chance to come to terms with the past. But the key recommendations of apology and compensation were rejected.

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